Portugal vs Egypt
Portugal vs Egypt preview
Portugal vs Egypt pits Portugal (FIFA #6) against Egypt (#33) in Group I on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. Portugal go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Egypt have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Portugal have appeared at 9 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, R16, R16, R16, R16). Egypt have appeared at 4 World Cups (last five: DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Portugal vs Egypt — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Portugal | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #6 | #33 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 9 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | 3rd place (1966) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, R16, R16, R16, R16 | DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Cristiano Ronaldo | Mohamed Salah |
| Manager | Roberto Martínez | Hossam Hassan |
| Players to watch | Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva | Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed |
Get live Portugal vs Egypt data
// Fetch live data for Portugal vs Egypt
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-16',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Portugal vs Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal vs Egypt is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is Portugal vs Egypt?
Portugal vs Egypt is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Portugal vs Egypt?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts Portugal vs Egypt.
Who is favoured to win Portugal vs Egypt?
Portugal go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #6, with Egypt ranked #33. Portugal's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (1966); Egypt's is Group stage. Live odds for Portugal vs Egypt are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Egypt?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Portugal vs Egypt in my timezone?
Portugal vs Egypt kicks off at Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Portugal vs Egypt stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-16) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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